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I-83 Bridge Reopens After 'Police Incident': PennDOT (Update)

A "police incident' halted all traffic on Interstate 83 in Central Pennsylvania, authorities announced on Thursday night. 

A traffic view of the "police incident" on Interstate 83's South Bridge.

A traffic view of the "police incident" on Interstate 83's South Bridge.

Photo Credit: 511PA

The police incident on I-83 North happened in the northbound lane of South Bridge around 9:15 p.m. on Aug. 24, according to PennDOT spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler. 

The area closed was from Exit 41B for Lemoyne to Exit 43 for Capitol/2nd Street.

All southbound lanes were briefly closed as well but were reopened before 9 p.m., according to 511PA. 

All lanes reopened at 11:30 p.m., according to Schreffler. 

The number of vehicles or persons involved is unknown.

Check back here for updates.

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